Regrowth Management at Goorangoola
Regrowth Management at Goorangoola
Regrowth management is an ongoing issue in the region particularly following drought and destocking.
Capacity to Deliver
The issue
While regrowth is generally regarded as a good thing and a cheap way to re-establish vegetation, in many cases it can result in a monoculture of closely spaced trees with little or no understory which has the flow on effects of stunted trees not reaching maturity, soil erosion and a lack of species diversity. Management thinning of regrowth allows trees to develop and for under and mid story species to establish, regrowth management is a good tool for both graziers and ecologists.
The solution
The newly established Goorangoola sub group of Singleton Shire Landcare Network expressed an interest in knowing more about regrowth management so it was suggested Trevor Woolley from the Hunter Farm Forestry Network present a workshop, Landcare Coordinator Paul Melehan would also be on scene for plant identification and other queries.
The impact
Around 20 people participated in the day with locals, Landcarers, Hunter Farm Forestry members and staff from Hunter Local Land Services all present for Trevor discussing both the practicalities and legalities of regrowth thinning. Hunter Local Land Services land management and farm forestry staff were also present to provide input and answer questions.
Hunter Valley News covered the day with an article in their 28th June issue.
Landholders enjoyed the day with conversations extending into lunchtime and contacts made.
Key facts
- Management thinning of regrowth allows trees to develop and for under and mid story species to establish, regrowth management is a good tool for both graziers and ecologists.
- Bringing in experts in their field and collaborating with other networks, can provide landowners with a more wholistic picture of their property.